[Entertainment/Performances] Ideas for Performances to Introduce at Kindergartens and Nursery Schools—Great for Children and Staff
At kindergartens and nursery schools, there are often opportunities to include entertainment and performances for fun.
Many teachers are probably wondering what kinds of activities they can plan for the children.
This time, we’ve gathered ideas that are perfect for such entertainment and performances.
From activities that children can take the lead in and enjoy themselves to ideas that teachers and parents can perform for the kids, we’re introducing a wide range.
If your ideas have become repetitive and you’re looking for something new…
Please use this as a reference.
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[Entertainment/Performances] Ideas for acts to include at kindergartens and nursery schools! Performance ideas for children and staff (31–40)
Match your feelings! 3-letter quiz
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♬ Disney-style fanfare-style BGM – harryfaoki
In this game, each person writes one character at a time on a whiteboard to match a given prompt.
If the characters connect to form a meaningful word or phrase that fits the prompt, you succeed.
例えば、「色と聞いて思い浮かぶものは？」というプロンプトの場合、多くの色名が3文字であるため、「きいろ」（yellow）、「ピンク」（pink）、「みどり」（green）といった選択肢がすぐに思い浮かぶかもしれません。
The tricky part is answering while imagining what the other members will write, but that’s exactly why it’s so satisfying when everything connects.
Come up with prompts that bring back memories of the time you’ve spent together, and enjoy!
Flash mob from the song ‘Aladdin’
A flash mob where people around you—who seemed completely unrelated—suddenly start dancing.
In this idea, a man and woman sing a song from Aladdin, and just when you think it’s over, the flash mob begins.
After the staff perform an acrobatic dance, parents jump in—only it turns out to be a perfectly synchronized routine.
The kids wouldn’t expect their parents to dance, so they’ll be amazed.
And how about ending with everyone, including the graduates, joining in and having fun together?
The musical ‘The Wizard of Oz’
Children’s literature classic The Wonderful Wizard of Oz is surely a book many people have read at least once.
It’s a popular work that’s been adapted for the stage many times and has long been loved in Japan as well.
So how about trying a musical version of The Wizard of Oz as a performance for your thank-you party? To make it work as a production, everyone will need to combine their strengths, and I’m sure it will become an unforgettable memory.
If it’s a success, it can also boost your confidence for the next step—elementary school—so please consider giving it a try.
Ensemble “100% Courage”
The thank-you party is the last time everyone will spend together.
Many of you may be thinking about doing something memorable as a group.
How about a group ensemble? “Yuuki 100%” is the theme song of the long-running anime Nintama Rantarō and is often used as a dance song at sports days.
Since it’s a familiar tune for the children, it should be easy for them to start practicing.
Try performing with a variety of instruments like melodicas, handbells, and drums.
finger tap
“Finger Tap” is a performance where buttons are attached to the fingertips of gloves, and you tap button against button—or against a desk, the floor, and so on—to create rhythms.
It’s very simple, but doing it with several people adds impact, and watching the coordinated hand movements makes it even more enjoyable.
Try not only tapping but also adding simple choreography when you perform.
For song choices, children’s nursery rhymes and anime themes are recommended.
It’s great as an act for adults, but with simple songs and choreography, even kindergarteners in the middle and senior classes can give it a try.
[Entertainment/Performances] Activities you’ll want to include at kindergartens and nursery schools! Performance ideas for children and staff (41–50)
Sushi Picnic
“Sushi Picnic,” a song featured on NHK’s program “Okaasan to Issho.” How about dressing up and dancing to it? Become a nori roll or a gunkan-maki, and dance while holding or balancing toppings like salmon roe or natto.
For nigiri, the topping goes on the back.
The song is adorable, and best of all, the kids get excited calling out the names of different sushi.
They’ll be thrilled to see a different side of their teachers than usual, too.
Song & Dance ‘Karada☆Dandan’
This is the exercise song from E-TV’s children’s program “Okaasan to Issho.” In April 2019, when the new exercise leaders Makoto Oniisan and Azuki Oneesan joined the show, this song “Karada☆Dandan” began.
Kids love the big, energetic movements! Many children probably danced to this song at home, too.
The moves and rhythm are fun, so let’s all dance and get our bodies moving.
Since many parents also know this routine, it’s recommended for parent-participation events as well.